Tomato Thokku / Thakali Pachadi / Tomato Pickle

7th August 2009 / 13 comments

Tomato Thokku is many of our favorites and this is a tamilnadu style thokku. The moment we get remained it’s mouth watering and tempts everyone. What does not go with this should be the question […]

Nattu Kozhi Kulambu / Chicken Gravy

30th July 2009 / 12 comments

This is some what similar to the way we prepare chicken kuzhambu at kongunadu houses. We don’t add star anise, black stone flower. I added those to get the extra aroma which suites well for […]

Chicken Biryani Tamilnadu Style

25th July 2009 / 21 comments

Biriyani is one of the famous foods in India. The way of making differs all over India with slight taste variations. Taste of the biriyani lies in the ingredients added and mainly depends on the […]

Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu / Oil Brinjal Gravy

21st July 2009 / 19 comments

Ennai Kathirkkai is one of our fav. Brinjal is cooked well in tamarind juice. It tastes awesome with steamed white rice.

Potato Peas Masala / Urulaikilangu Pattani Masala

14th July 2009 / 5 comments

I like potatoes cooked in any form. This is one of my favorite recipe for sambar and curd rice. Any green peas ( sweet, frozen or hard ) can be used for this or even […]

Mushroom Gravy / Kalan Kulambu

14th July 2009 / 18 comments

Mushrooms are an excellent source of potassium, a mineral that helps lower elevated blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke.One medium portabella mushroom has even more potassium than a banana or a glass of […]

Mochakottai Kuzhambu / Val beans Gravy

10th July 2009 / 7 comments

Beans are very high in protein and fiber but low in fat. They have been proven to be a major player in the fight against cancer. Beyond that, they are beneficial to those with diabetes, […]